FACULTY SENATE RESOLUTION 05-03

Approved by the Faculty Senate:  January 25, 2005

Approved by the Chancellor: February 7, 2005

 

 

 

Peer Review Instrument to include Review of Distance Education Courses

 

 

Professor____________________

 

Class_________________________

Time_______________________

 

# of Students__________________

 

 

EAST CAROLINA PEER OBSERVATION OF TEACHING INSTRUMENT
FOR NON TENURED AND FIXED TERM FACULTY

(Peer Version)

 

 

Using the items below, record your observations.  Your mark(s) on or somewhere between the distinctions “does well” and “needs improvement” should indicate what overall assessment for the category is assigned.

 

 

Category 1: Organization

Needs

Improvement

Does

Well

NA/UO

Begins the instructional session in a timely fashion

 

 

 

 

 

Provides needed information in a timely manner

 

 

 

 

 

Clearly states goals or objectives for the instructional session

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews prior instructional material to prepare the students for the content to be covered.

 

 

 

 

 

Summarizes and/or distills main points at the close of the instructional session

 

 

 

 

 

Presents topics in logical sequence and flow

 

 

 

 

 

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Category 2: Content

Needs

Improvement

Does

Well

NA/UO

Selects examples relevant to student experiences/ course content

 

 

 

 

 

Presents up to date developments in the field

 

 

 

 

 

Provides content for an instructional session in an organized fashion

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates command of subject matter

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category 3: Presentation

Needs

Improvement

Does

Well

NA/UO

Communicates clearly using chosen delivery medium

 

 

 

 

 

Communicates a sense of enthusiasm toward the content

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation style facilitates student learning

 

 

 

 

 

Selects teaching methods and instructional strategies appropriate for the content, objectives, and chosen delivery medium

 

 

 

 

 

Relates current course content to previous and subsequent content

 

 

 

 

 

Carefully explains assignments

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Category 4: Rapport/Interaction

 

Needs

Improvement

 

Does

Well

 

NA/UO

Establishes and follows established criteria for class interaction

 

 

 

 

 

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner

 

 

 

 

 

Respects diverse points of view

 

 

 

 

 

Establishes an environment that encourages students’ participation and  questions

 

 

 

 

 

Responds constructively to students’ questions, opinions and comments

 

 

 

 

 

Provides corrective feedback to wrong answers

 

 

 

 

 

Prompts students to answer difficult questions and solve complex problems by providing cues and encouragement

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitates student to student communication and interaction

 

 

 

 

 

Is able to admit error/insufficient knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

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Category 5: Active Learning (labs, PE activities, clinics, etc.)  OPTIONAL

Needs

Improvement

Does

Well

NA/UO

Clearly explains directions or procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitates access to materials and equipment necessary to complete the activity in a timely manner

 

 

 

 

 

Explains safety procedures when warranted

 

 

 

 

 

Allows sufficient time for completion

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NA/UO - not applicable/unable to observe

 

 

Observer________________________

Date_______

Time in___

Time out__

 

 

 

Areas of Strength:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Areas to consider for Faculty Development Plan: